In our increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world, the private
sector is firmly established as the engine driving the global economy
and, by extension, the environmental impacts of economic activity...

Growing demand for Africa's natural resources means that money is
available for exploration and extraction. But it also means more money
can become available for responsible, sustainable practices. This
depends in part up on the possibility of constructive engagement
between conservation, government and industry on better practices. An
expanding and increasingly influential private sector requires
appropriate conservation tools and approaches to address growing risks
to biodiversity.

ABCG Meetings

ABCG meetings have examined various benefits and strategies for working with the private sector for conservation outcomes. Information about each of these meetings, including meeting minutes, presentations, documents and helpful links may be found below: